Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett Speaks At The Bridge Center Ahead Of Company AGM

Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett Speaks At The Bridge Center Ahead Of Company AGM

Berkshire Hathaway AGM

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Participant medals hang from a table at the finish line of the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Participant medals hang from a table at the finish line of the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, stands with Susan Jacques, chief executive officer of Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., center, as they close a sale with customer Ingrid Johnson, a Berkshire shareholder from Johannesburg, South Africa, right, at Borsheims in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, stands with Susan Jacques, chief executive officer of Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., center, as they close a sale with customer Ingrid Johnson, a Berkshire shareholder from Johannesburg, South Africa, right, at Borsheims in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., shakes hands with Ingrid Johnson, a Berkshire shareholder from Johannesburg, South Africa, at Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., shakes hands with Ingrid Johnson, a Berkshire shareholder from Johannesburg, South Africa, at Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., plays bridge with shareholders during an event in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., plays bridge with shareholders during an event in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., plays bridge with shareholders during an event in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., plays bridge with shareholders during an event in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., plays bridge with shareholders during an event in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., plays bridge with shareholders during an event in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp., returns a ball during a table tennis match with Ariel Hsing, a U.S. table tennis player, outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp., returns a ball during a table tennis match with Ariel Hsing, a U.S. table tennis player, outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, stands with Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp., as they play table tennis outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, stands with Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp., as they play table tennis outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, returns a ball as Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp., looks on during a table tennis match outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, returns a ball as Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp., looks on during a table tennis match outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., greets Ariel Hsing, a U.S. table tennis player, foreground in yellow, during a Berkshire shareholders event outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., greets Ariel Hsing, a U.S. table tennis player, foreground in yellow, during a Berkshire shareholders event outside Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company's next chief executive officer will bolster the company's reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, closes a sale with customer Ingrid Johnson, a Berkshire shareholder from Johannesberg, South Africa, right, at Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., left, closes a sale with customer Ingrid Johnson, a Berkshire shareholder from Johannesberg, South Africa, right, at Borsheims Jewelry Company, Inc., in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway AGM

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., applauds participants of the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, during the race awards ceremony in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., applauds participants of the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, during the race awards ceremony in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway AGM

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., leaves after firing the starting gun during the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., leaves after firing the starting gun during the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway AGM

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., leaves after firing the starting gun during the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., leaves after firing the starting gun during the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Berkshire Hathaway AGM

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Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., fires the starting gun during the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., fires the starting gun during the 'Berkshire Hathaway Invest In Yourself 5K' race presented by Brooks Sports, Inc., a Berkshire company, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway since the 1960s, said the company’s next chief executive officer will bolster the company’s reputation as a source of stability in times of crisis. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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